Bastion Hotel Zaandam  

Just off the A8 (exit 1) in Zaandam, a short drive from Amsterdam and the Zaanse Schans windmills. Eco-certified and roughly 20 minutes to Amsterdam city centre, with Schiphol about 22.5 km away. Address: Wibautstraat 278, 1505 HR Zaandam.

The hotel offers 80 air-conditioned rooms (40 comfort, 40 deluxe) with fridges/minibars, LCD TVs, safes, desks and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Deluxe rooms include baths and hairdryers; comfort rooms have showers. The property has a cozy bar and a smoking lounge, a guest internet terminal in the lobby, lift access and is accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Domestic animals are not allowed.

On-site restaurant, bar/lounge, terrace, 24-hour reception and elevator. Free wireless internet throughout the hotel and a computer for guest use in the lobby. Free parking available in the local parking zone. Expect relaxed, practical facilities for city and regional explorers.

Express check-in and check-out, laundry/dry-cleaning services and a lobby internet terminal. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected during your stay.

An atmospheric on-site restaurant serves à la carte lunch and dinner (open roughly 11:00–23:00) and offers set-menu options. Buffet continental breakfasts are available on weekdays (06:00–09:00) and weekends (07:00–10:30) for a fee. The cozy bar pours drinks late (around 23:30) and lunch packages can be arranged for busy days.